In-Flight Photos Tied to 2021 Korean Jet Collision, Audit Finds
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A December 2021 midair collision between two South Korean Air Force F-15Ks was linked to pilots taking photos and filming during the mission; as they tried to regain separation, one aircraft pulled up and the lead plane was clipped, causing damage exceeding $600,000. The audit found the air force partly responsible for lax in-flight photography rules; the wingman was ordered to pay one-tenth of the bill and has since left the military, with no injuries reported.
- Pilot Was Taking Pictures Before South Korean Fighter Jets Collided The New York Times
- South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds BBC
- Pilot’s selfie led to mid-air collision in F-15K fighter jet, says South Korea’s air force The Guardian
- 578 Kmph, Mid-Air Selfies: South Korean Pilot Fined Rs 55 Lakh For Crash NDTV
- Exclusive: Air Force Pilot Collides F-15Ks Taking Commemorative Photo 조선일보
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